Technics AZ80 Premium Noise-Cancelling True Wireless Headphones - Midnight Blue

Works well, good quality headphones Works well, good quality headphones

The sound quality and noise cancelling on the Technics AZ80 earplugs are excellent, but the overall build quality is disappointing. I’ve had two units, and both ended up faulty. The first developed a recurring crackling noise every few seconds, and the second stopped charging altogether — which appears to be a common issue. The sound quality and noise cancelling on the Technics AZ80 earplugs are excellent, but the overall build quality is disappointing. I’ve had two units, and both ended up faulty. The first developed a recurring crackling noise every few seconds, and the second stopped charging altogether — which appears to be a common issue.

*1/5 stars - Disappointing Experience with Technics AZ80*

I'm extremely disappointed with the Technics AZ80 earbuds, and I wouldn't recommend them to anyone. Despite the hype, these earbuds just aren't worth the price.

The biggest issue I face is with frequency interruptions in crowded places. Whether I'm commuting or walking through a busy street, the audio keeps cutting in and out. It's frustrating and makes the earbuds almost unusable in environments where I'd expect them to perform well.

The active noise cancellation (ANC) is supposed to be one of the standout features, but it's clear that it's not adaptive enough to handle chang...view more *1/5 stars - Disappointing Experience with Technics AZ80*

I'm extremely disappointed with the Technics AZ80 earbuds, and I wouldn't recommend them to anyone. Despite the hype, these earbuds just aren't worth the price.

The biggest issue I face is with frequency interruptions in crowded places. Whether I'm commuting or walking through a busy street, the audio keeps cutting in and out. It's frustrating and makes the earbuds almost unusable in environments where I'd expect them to perform well.

The active noise cancellation (ANC) is supposed to be one of the standout features, but it's clear that it's not adaptive enough to handle changing environments. The sound quality is decent when it's working, but those interruptions are a major deal-breaker.

Considering the price point, I expected a lot more from Technics. The battery life is average, and the EQ options are limited. I've tried adjusting the settings, but nothing seems to make a significant difference.

If you're looking for earbuds that can handle crowded areas without issues, I'd suggest looking elsewhere. The Technics AZ80 just doesn't cut it.

*Pros:* None that outweigh the cons.

*Cons:*

- Frequency interruptions in crowded areas
- Non-adaptive ANC
- Limited EQ options
- Average battery life

*Recommendation:* Avoid the Technics AZ80 if you're looking for reliable performance in busy environments. Explore other options that offer better noise cancellation and more robust features.

These are easily some of the best earbuds I have ever owned, with high quality audio, many customisable features and exceptional noise cancelling. Although these earbuds are really good, the microphone quality could be improved as well as the durability since mine stopped working after around 10 months (audio broken). Excellent earbuds overall! These are easily some of the best earbuds I have ever owned, with high quality audio, many customisable features and exceptional noise cancelling. Although these earbuds are really good, the microphone quality could be improved as well as the durability since mine stopped working after around 10 months (audio broken). Excellent earbuds overall!

Great bass response & clarity. Charge lasts a decent amount of time and the bluetooth connection is generally pretty good. Great bass response & clarity. Charge lasts a decent amount of time and the bluetooth connection is generally pretty good.

I lost my WF-1000XM4s and decided to do a bit of research on what was good now, instead of just getting the Sonys again. These had very good reviews, and rightfully so in some cases. Here is what I found compared to the Sonys

Pros

* Sounds quality is pretty good. I'm no audiophile but I didn't notice a great deal of difference between these and the Sonys. The Sonys might be a bit louder.
* Battery life as good as the Sonys
* Call mics are MUCH better than the Sonys. One of my biggest gripes with the XM4s. I could be walking outside and have wind blowing in my face and the person on the other end said they wouldn't know I it. The Sony ...view more I lost my WF-1000XM4s and decided to do a bit of research on what was good now, instead of just getting the Sonys again. These had very good reviews, and rightfully so in some cases. Here is what I found compared to the Sonys

Pros

* Sounds quality is pretty good. I'm no audiophile but I didn't notice a great deal of difference between these and the Sonys. The Sonys might be a bit louder.
* Battery life as good as the Sonys
* Call mics are MUCH better than the Sonys. One of my biggest gripes with the XM4s. I could be walking outside and have wind blowing in my face and the person on the other end said they wouldn't know I it. The Sony mics were unusable outdoors.

Cons

* There is this weird thing where you put the buds in the case and after a while it starts flashing red. This means they aren't charging. I found that this is common problem with the AZ80. So much so, Technics have a page telling you how to clean the charging contacts. Which I did but it happens again within 2-3 case placements. Never an issue with Sonys.
* Noise cancelling is OK. Great for general use, in fact. But on a plane they aren't even close to Sony. With the XM4s I could even miss PA announcements. With these, PAs and jet noise filter in a fair bit.
* Connectivity is weird at times. They support up to three devices, but I found that sometimes they won't play audio through my phone when my laptop is connected (both apple). Quite a few times I have had to disconnect from devices just to get them to work on the one I want. Sometimes they don't even try to connect at all and just play this weird tone through the buds.

Are they good buds? Yeah, overall. Especially if call quality is a big thing for you. Are they worth the same price-point as the Sony flagships? No way. They should be $100 cheaper IMO. The only thing they have over the Sonys is the mics and that appraisal is based on the XM4s. I haven't tried the mics on the XM5s (reviews I saw on the XM5 call quality were mixed - some awesome, some meh).

Overall, I would take the XM4s over the AZ80s for this money. And by extension the XM5s.

Technics is not bad but it's nothing to write home about. I bought this to replace my old Jabra Elite 10 (my specific charging unit became faulty). I decided to try technics after reading so many reviews from reddit, youtube and google about its crisp surround sound feel and you can customise it through app. I got so curious about the sound that I half heartedly switched to Jabra (the reviews said features are just as good with noise canceling so I went ahead).

Jabra Elite 10 has better sound in my opinion (Jabra has more rounded, surround sound feel), with far more superior noise cancelling. I also find the volume of technics to be much ...view more Technics is not bad but it's nothing to write home about. I bought this to replace my old Jabra Elite 10 (my specific charging unit became faulty). I decided to try technics after reading so many reviews from reddit, youtube and google about its crisp surround sound feel and you can customise it through app. I got so curious about the sound that I half heartedly switched to Jabra (the reviews said features are just as good with noise canceling so I went ahead).

Jabra Elite 10 has better sound in my opinion (Jabra has more rounded, surround sound feel), with far more superior noise cancelling. I also find the volume of technics to be much inferior that it annoys me (I'm used to high volume as I'm partially deaf. This one cannot even compare. I used my Jabra every single day and with technics I find myself not using it as much. Jabra has better design as well, and it feels more secure. I wish I stuck to my trusted Jabra.

Comfortable, they stay in during exercise, with great sound. Being able to turn off the noise cancelling is vital for when I'm out riding on the bike. Best purchase I've made in ages Comfortable, they stay in during exercise, with great sound. Being able to turn off the noise cancelling is vital for when I'm out riding on the bike. Best purchase I've made in ages

After having serious quality issues with the Sennheiser MW4 buds not charging (and thousands of people online having the same problem), I switched to the AZ80. The sound quality on these are exceptional and much better than the MW4 at the same price. I will never go back to Sennheiser after 20 years of bying from them. After having serious quality issues with the Sennheiser MW4 buds not charging (and thousands of people online having the same problem), I switched to the AZ80. The sound quality on these are exceptional and much better than the MW4 at the same price. I will never go back to Sennheiser after 20 years of bying from them.

If you want to be satisfied with the purchase, use LDAC sound quality priority with 900-960 kbit only and also use EQ to lower increase mids or Auto EQ settings. If you want to be satisfied with the purchase, use LDAC sound quality priority with 900-960 kbit only and also use EQ to lower increase mids or Auto EQ settings.

fit well - only wish they came with buttons for better ease of use. fit well - only wish they came with buttons for better ease of use.

Amazed by these earphones! Excellent sound with great noise cancelling and is very comfortable to wear even during long periods of use. Massive upgrade from my old Sennheiser Momentums Amazed by these earphones! Excellent sound with great noise cancelling and is very comfortable to wear even during long periods of use. Massive upgrade from my old Sennheiser Momentums